Heritage High School
School Overview
Heritage High School is a public Magnet school located in Newport News, Virginia. It is a school in Newport News City Public Schools district.
According to the Virginia state assessment result, 80% of students are proficient in Math learning and 78% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 1,236 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1 where a total of 64 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 1,236 students are attending Heritage High School. By gender, there are 664 and 572 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Heritage High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 63 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Black | 38 | 21 | 17 |
| White | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 63 | 37 | 26 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 64 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Heritage High School and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. All teachers are certified. 93.8% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 64 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 64 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3 | 4.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1 | 1.6% |
| School counselors | 4 | Students per counselor: 309 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 1 | - |
| Security guards | 5 | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 69,835 Households |
| Population | 170,691 |
| Male | 86,860 |
| Female | 92,813 |
| Child Population | 51,962 |
| Total Housing Units | 77,759 Units |
| Average House Value | $194,000 |
| Average Rent Cost | $1,057 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.20% |
| Average Household Income | $53,215 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 88.79% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Heritage High School offers 14 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 272 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 216 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Heritage High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 14 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 272 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 28 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 86 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 251 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 216 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Bullying
Total 9 harassment and bullying has been reported at Heritage High School. There are 3 gender-related, 3 race, color, or nation origin, and 3 disabilities basis bullying reported.
| Total | On the basis of | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender-related | Race, color or national origin | Disability | |||
| Hispanic | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Asian | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Black | Reported | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Disciplined | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
| White | Reported | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Two or More Races | Reported | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Disciplined | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total | Reported | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Disciplined | 16 | 5 | 6 | 5 | |
Public Schools in Newport News City Public Schools
In Newport News City Public Schools, 45 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia
14 private schools are serving students in NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.